Dear everyone,
Hey happy first of February, everyone here in Chicago is a little wary
right now because February is supposed to be the coldest month ( it
was -40 degrees last year, they called it Chi-Beria because it was as
cold Siberia), but right now it's 43 degrees the hottest it's been so
far.
However the warmer the weather the more people we get to talk to and
the less layers I have to wear so I'm glad for this kind of weather.
This week has been by far my most progressive week, I have learned so
much and experienced so much. One of the experiences that my companion
and I will keep with us for our entire eternal lives is a dinner
appointment with the members. We were talking about being member
missionaries and what it means to serve a mission when one of the
members start tearing up. After the lesson she came up to us
afterwards and told us that she doesn't know how we knew but we said
exactly what she needed to hear. And it still makes me emotional
thinking about that, there was definitely Spiritual guidance in that
appointment.
Another experience I had was just being on exchanges (when we for a
day temporarily switch companions with another pair of missionaries in
the zone for those who are not familiar with the term) with an elder
who will return home in April. I love being with experienced
missionaries because they teach by example so well, just by his
actions he answered my questions about spirit prompting and connecting
with people just by being himself. He also gave me wisdom but the time
I have as a missionary it fortified my resolve and I was so excited to
return back to my area and continue the work.
I also drove that day for the first time in months. I forgot how fun
driving was and I learned I can still drive a minivan I thank my
family for having one since elementary school. Definitely my favorite
kind of car. Fun fact I was the only missionary to come out of the CCM
in November. And still I am. Also me and other sister missionary were
the only new Spanish speaking missionaries (she came with the other 14
new English missionaries from the Provo MTC ). So, in other words I'm
still the newest Spanish elder despite being out for 3 months and
perhaps for another few months. I think it would be fun 3 months later
to say "I'm the one of the newest Spanish missionaries" and start
speaking in fluent Spanish.
That was my last week in January I hope you all had a good end to
January and will have a great start in February.
Hey happy first of February, everyone here in Chicago is a little wary
right now because February is supposed to be the coldest month ( it
was -40 degrees last year, they called it Chi-Beria because it was as
cold Siberia), but right now it's 43 degrees the hottest it's been so
far.
However the warmer the weather the more people we get to talk to and
the less layers I have to wear so I'm glad for this kind of weather.
This week has been by far my most progressive week, I have learned so
much and experienced so much. One of the experiences that my companion
and I will keep with us for our entire eternal lives is a dinner
appointment with the members. We were talking about being member
missionaries and what it means to serve a mission when one of the
members start tearing up. After the lesson she came up to us
afterwards and told us that she doesn't know how we knew but we said
exactly what she needed to hear. And it still makes me emotional
thinking about that, there was definitely Spiritual guidance in that
appointment.
Another experience I had was just being on exchanges (when we for a
day temporarily switch companions with another pair of missionaries in
the zone for those who are not familiar with the term) with an elder
who will return home in April. I love being with experienced
missionaries because they teach by example so well, just by his
actions he answered my questions about spirit prompting and connecting
with people just by being himself. He also gave me wisdom but the time
I have as a missionary it fortified my resolve and I was so excited to
return back to my area and continue the work.
I also drove that day for the first time in months. I forgot how fun
driving was and I learned I can still drive a minivan I thank my
family for having one since elementary school. Definitely my favorite
kind of car. Fun fact I was the only missionary to come out of the CCM
in November. And still I am. Also me and other sister missionary were
the only new Spanish speaking missionaries (she came with the other 14
new English missionaries from the Provo MTC ). So, in other words I'm
still the newest Spanish elder despite being out for 3 months and
perhaps for another few months. I think it would be fun 3 months later
to say "I'm the one of the newest Spanish missionaries" and start
speaking in fluent Spanish.
That was my last week in January I hope you all had a good end to
January and will have a great start in February.
Best wishes and Love,
Elder Agre
Elder Agre
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